Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Improvement (1st Shift)

Vandor Corporation; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

401(k) with company match

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Vandor Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team in Indiana. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve processes, troubleshoot challenges, and support new products and equipment.

You will lead trials, apply statistical methods, and drive Lean improvements to boost yield, throughput, and quality on the 1st shift. A strong engineering background and hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong technical background in Lean manufacturing, tooling, equipment, materials, and quality.
• Ability to independently develop new processes and troubleshoot production issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-to-solution focus.
• Effective multi-project management and strong written and verbal communication.
• Capability to provide technical leadership cross-functionally.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word).
• Creative mindset to challenge processes and propose improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes focusing on quality, productivity, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Lead equipment trials, process validation, product qualification, and launches.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and create practical, data-driven solutions.
• Apply DOE, SPC, process capability analysis, and other stats to improve performance.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve yield and throughput while reducing costs and improving part quality.
• Support sourcing and implementation of new equipment and automation.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements or refurbishment.
• Participate in new product feasibility reviews focusing on manufacturability and cycle time.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to resolve issues.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Word

Process improvement

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Vandor Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team in Indiana. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve processes, troubleshoot challenges, and support new products and equipment.

You will lead trials, apply statistical methods, and drive Lean improvements to boost yield, throughput, and quality on the 1st shift. A strong engineering background and hands-on approach are essential.